Carrot Seeds – Red Giant

Red Giant Carrot Seeds (Russian Heirloom, also known as Krasnyy Velikan or Rettichsamen) produce long, vibrant red roots with exceptional sweetness and crisp texture. This hardy heirloom variety is known for its strong adaptability, excellent yields, and striking color—making it a standout addition to vegetable patches, raised beds, and home gardens. Ideal for gardeners seeking nutrient-rich, colorful carrots with reliable performance.

Features

• Produces long, deep red, sweet, and crisp carrots

• Heirloom Russian variety known for vigorous growth

• Excellent for home gardens, raised beds, and vegetable patches

• Highly nutritious and rich in natural pigments

• Non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds suitable for seed saving

• Performs well in loose, sandy, or loamy soil

Specifications

• Seed Type: Carrot Seeds

• Variety: Red Giant (Russian Heirloom, Krasnyy Velikan)

• Growth Habit: Long, tapered roots

• Maturity: 70–90 days

• Soil Requirements: Loose, well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch

• Spacing: 1–2 inches between plants; 12–18 inches between rows

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

Season

• Cool-season crop

• Best planted in spring and fall

USDA Zones & Planting Months

• Zones 3–5: April–June; fall crop in August

• Zones 6–7: March–May; fall crop August–September

• Zones 8–10: February–April and October–November

Harvest

• Harvest when roots are fully colored, firm, and reach full size